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The Children's Courtyard, Inc

Child care center · 5909 Technology Center Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46278 · License 513033

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 238. InfantTwo Paths to QUALITY: Level 3

Violation history (150)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-49(f) — Caregivers may group children three (3) years of age through school age together during the first and last hour of the child care centers operation provided the group size does not exceed the maximum group size for the youngest children in the group
Complaint- Children ranging from 1 yr old with school age children in opening at am drop offs.
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Consultant reviewed attendance sheets due to complaints- 5/21/26- Preschool 1 had 14 three year olds with 1 caregiver. ratio is 1:11. 5/27/26- Toddler 2 classroom had 2 one yr olds and 5 two yr olds. 1:7. Ratio for one yr olds is 1:5. 5/27/26- Preschool 1 had 9 three yr olds, 5 four yr olds and 1 yr old. with 1 caregiver- 1:15 ratio. Ratio for 3 yr olds is 1:11. 5/22/26 and 5/26/26- Infant classroom had 1 caregiver and 6 infants. ratio for infants is 1:5.
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-45 — Attendance records
Director was unable to produce past two weeks of attendance sheets for review. Attendance sheets missing children's ages and departure times.
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Complaint- Assistant Director, reported 3 weeks ago- The school age classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 1 qualified caregiver with 10 children and the required ratio for that age group is 1:9.
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-45(1) — Written attendance records shall be kept at the child care center, available for review for a minimum of one (1) year and shall document the following for all children, staff, and volunteers: Daily arrival and departure times
Written attendance records were not able to be reviewed when requested by the division.
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
The toddler room did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 1 qualified caregiver with 10 toddlers and the required ratio for that age group is 6:1
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
In the toddler room, there was 1 caregiver caring for children that has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
The infant room did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 5 infant children and the required ratio for that age group is 5:1. The toddler room did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 1 qualified caregiver with 10 toddlers and the required ratio for that age group is 6:1
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 — Written program plans
Several classrooms did not have updated lesson plans posted
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
The freezer had bread, tortillas and ground beef not properly dated. In the dry storage there were graham crackers and instant potatoes not properly dated.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
In the infant room, there were 2 caregivers caring for children that have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. In the toddler room, there was 1 caregiver caring for children that has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
The maintenance closet was unlocked and had many hazard chemicals and tools accessible to the children.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Wall paint in chipped in Twos 2 classroom
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) — The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring
The infant room did not have a thermometer in the refridgerator.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
The window sill in Twos' 2 Room has exposed wood. Ceiling tiles in Preschool 2 and twos 2 classroom are damaged,
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-101 — Electrical safety
Missing outlets in Room Junior K
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Cleaning supplies are accessible to children in Twos 2 Room.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
There were plungers in the bathrooms in Preschool 2, Junior K and 2.5-3 year old classrooms
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
Staff files are incomplete.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 — Reporting child abuse or neglect
Staff are missing Child Abuse and Neglect training on file.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records
Files missing a Physical and immunizations, a birth certificate and emergency medical transport on file.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Toddler classroom had 8:1.
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-53(b)(5) — Children of all ages shall not rest or sleep on the floor. Staff shall provide cots for all children that rest as follows: Cots shall not block exits
A school age child was asleep on a couch. Children must use a cot.
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-49(j) — Kindergarten age children may be mixed with either preschool or school age groups
Children age 4 were mixed with school-age children.
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
The maintenance closet was unlocked and had many hazard chemicals and tools accessible to the children.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-49(f) — Caregivers may group children three (3) years of age through school age together during the first and last hour of the child care centers operation provided the group size does not exceed the maximum group size for the youngest children in the group
Complaint- Children ranging from 1 yr old with school age children in opening at am drop offs.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Consultant reviewed attendance sheets due to complaints- 5/21/26- Preschool 1 had 14 three year olds with 1 caregiver. ratio is 1:11. 5/27/26- Toddler 2 classroom had 2 one yr olds and 5 two yr olds. 1:7. Ratio for one yr olds is 1:5. 5/27/26- Preschool 1 had 9 three yr olds, 5 four yr olds and 1 yr old. with 1 caregiver- 1:15 ratio. Ratio for 3 yr olds is 1:11. 5/22/26 and 5/26/26- Infant classroom had 1 caregiver and 6 infants. ratio for infants is 1:5.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-45 — Attendance records
Director was unable to produce past two weeks of attendance sheets for review. Attendance sheets missing children's ages and departure times.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Complaint- Assistant Director, reported 3 weeks ago- The school age classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 1 qualified caregiver with 10 children and the required ratio for that age group is 1:9.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-45(1) — Written attendance records shall be kept at the child care center, available for review for a minimum of one (1) year and shall document the following for all children, staff, and volunteers: Daily arrival and departure times
Written attendance records were not able to be reviewed when requested by the division.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
The toddler room did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 1 qualified caregiver with 10 toddlers and the required ratio for that age group is 6:1
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
In the toddler room, there was 1 caregiver caring for children that has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
The infant room did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 5 infant children and the required ratio for that age group is 5:1. The toddler room did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 1 qualified caregiver with 10 toddlers and the required ratio for that age group is 6:1
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 — Written program plans
Several classrooms did not have updated lesson plans posted
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
The freezer had bread, tortillas and ground beef not properly dated. In the dry storage there were graham crackers and instant potatoes not properly dated.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
In the infant room, there were 2 caregivers caring for children that have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. In the toddler room, there was 1 caregiver caring for children that has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Wall paint in chipped in Twos 2 classroom
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
There were plungers in the bathrooms in Preschool 2, Junior K and 2.5-3 year old classrooms
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Cleaning supplies are accessible to children in Twos 2 Room.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
Staff files are incomplete.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 — Reporting child abuse or neglect
Staff are missing Child Abuse and Neglect training on file.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records
Files missing a Physical and immunizations, a birth certificate and emergency medical transport on file.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) — The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring
The infant room did not have a thermometer in the refridgerator.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
The window sill in Twos' 2 Room has exposed wood. Ceiling tiles in Preschool 2 and twos 2 classroom are damaged,
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-101 — Electrical safety
Missing outlets in Room Junior K
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-45 — Attendance records
Director was unable to produce past two weeks of attendance sheets for review. Attendance sheets missing children's ages and departure times.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-49(f) — Caregivers may group children three (3) years of age through school age together during the first and last hour of the child care centers operation provided the group size does not exceed the maximum group size for the youngest children in the group
Complaint- Children ranging from 1 yr old with school age children in opening at am drop offs.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Consultant reviewed attendance sheets due to complaints- 5/21/26- Preschool 1 had 14 three year olds with 1 caregiver. ratio is 1:11. 5/27/26- Toddler 2 classroom had 2 one yr olds and 5 two yr olds. 1:7. Ratio for one yr olds is 1:5. 5/27/26- Preschool 1 had 9 three yr olds, 5 four yr olds and 1 yr old. with 1 caregiver- 1:15 ratio. Ratio for 3 yr olds is 1:11. 5/22/26 and 5/26/26- Infant classroom had 1 caregiver and 6 infants. ratio for infants is 1:5.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Complaint- Assistant Director, reported 3 weeks ago- The school age classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 1 qualified caregiver with 10 children and the required ratio for that age group is 1:9.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-45(1) — Written attendance records shall be kept at the child care center, available for review for a minimum of one (1) year and shall document the following for all children, staff, and volunteers: Daily arrival and departure times
Written attendance records were not able to be reviewed when requested by the division.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
The toddler room did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 1 qualified caregiver with 10 toddlers and the required ratio for that age group is 6:1
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
In the toddler room, there was 1 caregiver caring for children that has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
The maintenance closet was unlocked and had many hazard chemicals and tools accessible to the children.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
The infant room did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 5 infant children and the required ratio for that age group is 5:1. The toddler room did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 1 qualified caregiver with 10 toddlers and the required ratio for that age group is 6:1
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 — Written program plans
Several classrooms did not have updated lesson plans posted
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
The freezer had bread, tortillas and ground beef not properly dated. In the dry storage there were graham crackers and instant potatoes not properly dated.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
In the infant room, there were 2 caregivers caring for children that have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. In the toddler room, there was 1 caregiver caring for children that has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Wall paint in chipped in Twos 2 classroom
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) — The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring
The infant room did not have a thermometer in the refridgerator.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
The window sill in Twos' 2 Room has exposed wood. Ceiling tiles in Preschool 2 and twos 2 classroom are damaged,
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-101 — Electrical safety
Missing outlets in Room Junior K
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Cleaning supplies are accessible to children in Twos 2 Room.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
There were plungers in the bathrooms in Preschool 2, Junior K and 2.5-3 year old classrooms
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
Staff files are incomplete.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 — Reporting child abuse or neglect
Staff are missing Child Abuse and Neglect training on file.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records
Files missing a Physical and immunizations, a birth certificate and emergency medical transport on file.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records
Files missing a Physical and immunizations, a birth certificate and emergency medical transport on file.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
The window sill in Twos' 2 Room has exposed wood. Ceiling tiles in Preschool 2 and twos 2 classroom are damaged,
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Wall paint in chipped in Twos 2 classroom
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Cleaning supplies are accessible to children in Twos 2 Room.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
There were plungers in the bathrooms in Preschool 2, Junior K and 2.5-3 year old classrooms
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 — Reporting child abuse or neglect
Staff are missing Child Abuse and Neglect training on file.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
Staff files are incomplete.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) — The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring
The infant room did not have a thermometer in the refridgerator.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-45 — Attendance records
Director was unable to produce past two weeks of attendance sheets for review. Attendance sheets missing children's ages and departure times.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-49(f) — Caregivers may group children three (3) years of age through school age together during the first and last hour of the child care centers operation provided the group size does not exceed the maximum group size for the youngest children in the group
Complaint- Children ranging from 1 yr old with school age children in opening at am drop offs.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Consultant reviewed attendance sheets due to complaints- 5/21/26- Preschool 1 had 14 three year olds with 1 caregiver. ratio is 1:11. 5/27/26- Toddler 2 classroom had 2 one yr olds and 5 two yr olds. 1:7. Ratio for one yr olds is 1:5. 5/27/26- Preschool 1 had 9 three yr olds, 5 four yr olds and 1 yr old. with 1 caregiver- 1:15 ratio. Ratio for 3 yr olds is 1:11. 5/22/26 and 5/26/26- Infant classroom had 1 caregiver and 6 infants. ratio for infants is 1:5.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-45(1) — Written attendance records shall be kept at the child care center, available for review for a minimum of one (1) year and shall document the following for all children, staff, and volunteers: Daily arrival and departure times
Written attendance records were not able to be reviewed when requested by the division.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Complaint- Assistant Director, reported 3 weeks ago- The school age classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 1 qualified caregiver with 10 children and the required ratio for that age group is 1:9.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
In the toddler room, there was 1 caregiver caring for children that has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
The toddler room did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 1 qualified caregiver with 10 toddlers and the required ratio for that age group is 6:1
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
The maintenance closet was unlocked and had many hazard chemicals and tools accessible to the children.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
The infant room did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 5 infant children and the required ratio for that age group is 5:1. The toddler room did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 1 qualified caregiver with 10 toddlers and the required ratio for that age group is 6:1
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 — Written program plans
Several classrooms did not have updated lesson plans posted
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
The freezer had bread, tortillas and ground beef not properly dated. In the dry storage there were graham crackers and instant potatoes not properly dated.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
In the infant room, there were 2 caregivers caring for children that have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. In the toddler room, there was 1 caregiver caring for children that has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-101 — Electrical safety
Missing outlets in Room Junior K
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-45 — Attendance records
Director was unable to produce past two weeks of attendance sheets for review. Attendance sheets missing children's ages and departure times.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-49(f) — Caregivers may group children three (3) years of age through school age together during the first and last hour of the child care centers operation provided the group size does not exceed the maximum group size for the youngest children in the group
Complaint- Children ranging from 1 yr old with school age children in opening at am drop offs.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Consultant reviewed attendance sheets due to complaints- 5/21/26- Preschool 1 had 14 three year olds with 1 caregiver. ratio is 1:11. 5/27/26- Toddler 2 classroom had 2 one yr olds and 5 two yr olds. 1:7. Ratio for one yr olds is 1:5. 5/27/26- Preschool 1 had 9 three yr olds, 5 four yr olds and 1 yr old. with 1 caregiver- 1:15 ratio. Ratio for 3 yr olds is 1:11. 5/22/26 and 5/26/26- Infant classroom had 1 caregiver and 6 infants. ratio for infants is 1:5.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Complaint- Assistant Director, reported 3 weeks ago- The school age classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 1 qualified caregiver with 10 children and the required ratio for that age group is 1:9.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-45(1) — Written attendance records shall be kept at the child care center, available for review for a minimum of one (1) year and shall document the following for all children, staff, and volunteers: Daily arrival and departure times
Written attendance records were not able to be reviewed when requested by the division.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
The toddler room did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 1 qualified caregiver with 10 toddlers and the required ratio for that age group is 6:1
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
In the toddler room, there was 1 caregiver caring for children that has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
The infant room did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 5 infant children and the required ratio for that age group is 5:1. The toddler room did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 1 qualified caregiver with 10 toddlers and the required ratio for that age group is 6:1
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 — Written program plans
Several classrooms did not have updated lesson plans posted
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
The freezer had bread, tortillas and ground beef not properly dated. In the dry storage there were graham crackers and instant potatoes not properly dated.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
In the infant room, there were 2 caregivers caring for children that have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. In the toddler room, there was 1 caregiver caring for children that has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
The maintenance closet was unlocked and had many hazard chemicals and tools accessible to the children.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
The window sill in Twos' 2 Room has exposed wood. Ceiling tiles in Preschool 2 and twos 2 classroom are damaged,
Yes

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (199)

199 inspection record(s) on file from IN-FSSA.

Ownership

Marlene Watkins

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